Sesame Seeds vs. Black Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Black Pepper


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of sesame seeds versus black pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and black pepper:

  • Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
  • Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of sesame seeds and black pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calories. Sesame seed has 125% more calories than black pepper - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to black pepper for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for black pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Sesame Seeds Black Pepper
Protein 11% 13%
Carbohydrates 17% 78%
Fat 72% 9%
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carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% less carbohydrates than black pepper - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 81% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Black pepper and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in protein. Sesame seed has 63% more protein than black pepper - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 79% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Black pepper has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Black pepper has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Sesame Seeds Black Pepper
Thiamin 0.803 MG 0.108 MG
Riboflavin 0.251 MG 0.18 MG
Niacin 4.581 MG 1.143 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.051 MG 1.399 MG
Vitamin B6 0.802 MG 0.291 MG
Folate 98 UG 17 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 123% more calcium than black pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in iron. Sesame seed has 52% more iron than black pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 180% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.

Sesame Seeds Black Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.363 G 0.152 G
Total 0.363 G 0.152 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.

Sesame Seeds Black Pepper
linoleic acid 20.654 G 0.694 G
Total 20.654 G 0.694 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .

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FAQ

Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calories. Sesame seed has 130% more calories than black pepper - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Does sesame seeds or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 120% more calcium than black pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in iron. Sesame seed has 50% more iron than black pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 180% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.